Prince Rupert Drive is in Tockwith, York and in North Yorkshire district. YO26 7QS is located in the Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prince Rupert Drive, Tockwith, York, YO26 7QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO26 7QX, YO26 7RA, YO26 7QB, YO26 7PN, YO26 7QT, YO26 7PW, YO26 7QD, YO26 7RE, YO26 7PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO26 7QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO26 7QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 23.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 59.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 14.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 11.2% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 34.8% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 92.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Rupert Drive was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Boroughbridge & Claro average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Prince Rupert Drive has the 37th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Boroughbridge & Claro and the 967th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Prince Rupert Drive, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-05-21 | £496,800 |
| 35 Prince Rupert Drive, York, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-01-22 | £251,858 |
| 58 Prince Rupert Drive, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-29 | £291,843 |
| 23 Prince Rupert Drive, York, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2024-09-06 | £315,176 |
| 17 Prince Rupert Drive, York, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-23 | £386,844 |
YO26 7QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO26 7QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy Southfield Lane , Tockwith YO26 7RP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School St John's Grove , Kirk Hammerton YO26 8DE | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School York Road , Green Hammerton YO26 8BN | 3out of 4 | 4,658 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Angram Road , Long Marston YO26 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tockwith Multidrive Centre | Tockwith, North Yorkshire | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot & Shoe | The Boot And Shoe, 2 Marston Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tockwith Sports Field KIRK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.7% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.